New Wheels

[csuggs]

Just ordered wheels for the trailer. I have 14x6 white spoke on now and they sometimes rub the inner fenders especially when turning. This is due to the fact that I "trimmed" my fenders to allow the boat to sit lower in the trailer. So I ordered 14x5.5 which I think will be just enough to give me the clearance I need and improve the looks at the same time. I ordered them online from trailerandtruckparts.com - $295 includes lug nuts and shipping. I thought that was an ok deal.

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[TitanTn]

That's a very sharp wheel, and I'm sure your rubbing issue will be resolved with the smaller size. Seems like a real good deal too.

[Okie Boarder]

Nice...looking forward to seeing them on the trailer.

[johnsanchez]

It is impressive, it is the amusing tidings
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[chrisk]

Get these on yet, csuggs?

[csuggs]

No Chris. The wheels are being delivered tomorrow. Then I have to decide whether to go with my old tires or new ones. The tires i have now are about 4 years old.

[TitanTn]

Four years is a little age, BUT you've been storing it inside, so they may have some life left in them.

[csuggs]

Yeah, they're probably ok, but you know me! :grin:

[Hagman]

He'll get new tires.

[wotan2525]

I'll pay shipping on your old tires? They've got to better than the ones I've got! Hell.... ship me the wheels and tires if you want!

[csuggs]

I'm going with a bias ply Carlisle tire. These have a more narrow section width than does the radial tire I have now. So going from a 6" to 5.5" wheel and from about a 8.3" to 7.8" section width on the bias- ply tire, I should easily gain the clearance I need.

My old white spokes with Titan radial tires are available.

[csuggs]

Finally got some pics with the new wheels and tires installed. The inner fenders are removed right now so that I can get a good coat of wax on before my first trip out hopefully this weekend! These are kind of old school - just 10-hole aluminum mods with Carlisle bias-ply tires. Oh, and I have stainless bearing buddies that I have not installed yet, so the grease caps in the pic won't be there.

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/47c3b6f9.jpg

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/csuggs/bf09b298.jpg

[TitanTn]

Looks awesome and matches the boat well. It wouldn't look right to put those newer X-Games styled rims on this trailer. Great job.

[haugy]

Looks awesome and matches the boat well. It wouldn't look right to put those newer X-Games styled rims on this trailer. Great job.

You mean like the shiny black ones that are going on mine? :D:D


I like the old bullet hole rims. They look great on the trailer Suggs.

[Jetlink]

Driveway looks great as well...is that new concrete or do you clean that as well? :D I spent yesterday working on my trailer as well, I am now running all LEDs and I got rid of about 3 feet of spliced wires at the tongue.

[csuggs]

Driveway looks great as well...is that new concrete or do you clean that as well? :D

I get it - that's the NEW concrete!:p

[Okie Boarder]

Looks good...very good choice...really fits the overall look.

[whelchel86]

Those look great. what size? 14"?

[whelchel86]

Oops. Just saw 14x5.5

[haugy]

Hey guys, since Clint has shown us his blingy-ness.......:D

Can you help me pick some for mine? I can't decide. The ones I want are no longer in stock, anywhere. I don't think they make them anymore. So here are two I'm looking at. I like the flat black round hole because it looks clean and classic. But I also like the two toned to help make the trailer pop.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51m%2BeZz9PuL.jpg

http://www.trailerandtruckparts.com/assets/images/15-trans.jpg

For reference, they would go on this.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y164/customcj7/Saltare/P1060235.jpg


Sorry Csuggs, I didn't want to start a new thread just to get opinions.

[chrisk]

I think the flat black wouldn't go well with the gloss black of your Salty's gel, I'd go for the two tone.

[haugy]

I think the flat black wouldn't go well with the gloss black of your Salty's gel, I'd go for the two tone.

Yeah, I think we're leaning more towards them as well. Same reasons. I just also don't want to look all "Flat biller".

[KG's Supra24]

Here is pretty much the flat black wheel you have picked out, not exact but close. Its the only pic I have handy access to.

I had the factory wheels powdercoated.

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/DSC_0003.jpg

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[haugy]

Yeah, I remember you black wheels, and that's actually an option for me. To powdercoat the ones I have. But you have red on your boat, and chrome fenders where all I have is black. That's where I can't decide.

Do you like the look of your all black wheels?

[KG's Supra24]

I've never been a fan of two tone personally. No real reason though.

I also have black wheels on the truck so it was an easy choice for me. I do like the all black. I like simple.

There was a place in California selling the factory wheel in black for around 40 shipped each last year. They ran out quick and I got tired of waiting on them to get more. I think I was just searching "black modular wheel"

I see what you are saying on the chrome fenders ... Hmmm, id still lean black I think.

White pinstripe on the trailer might break it up?

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[TitanTn]

I like the first one. The second one looks like every other modern mag wheel. I think the first one looks awesome and looks like an upgrade within a consistent category of the age of the boat. To me, the first looks unique, and the second one looks common/uninspiring. But that's just my two cents.

[Hagman]

What ever happened to the BLING ? Chrome.....

[KG's Supra24]

Is a white wheel too crazy?? Of course, not mismatched like my pic but you get the idea

Here is a pic I have with my spare on ...

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i401/kwgarner24/2011-08-13_11-10-21_592.jpg

[Jetlink]

You didn't get the spare powder coated as well? Slacker!!! :D

[KG's Supra24]

In fairness, the spare was purchased after the wheels were powdercoated. LOL

[Jetlink]

In fairness, the spare was purchased after the wheels were powdercoated. LOLSo, you are saying that this issue has now been resolved then? lol

[KG's Supra24]

So, you are saying that this issue has now been resolved then? lol

LOL, nope didn't say that! I'm not rolling with the spare on if that counts as resolved :)

[DAFF]

I can't figure out the all black wheel craze. To me the all black looks like a factory wheel with the hubcap removed..... Now they are introducing black chrome too !!! If it was up to me I just paint a white wagon wheel black to get the same look.

I would try to match the colour and look of the rims on the tow vehicle.

[csuggs]

My spare is a white spoke - tire and wheel are same dimensions as my new ones. The spare stays in the bed of the truck so I don't care that it's different

[csuggs]

Btw Clint, your PM is full and won't accept any more messages.

Just took care of that. Thanks!